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CHINO - In light of the horrific events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the Chino Police Department has taken proactive measures and developed a plan to ensure personnel are prepared and resources available, should a tragedy of this nature ever occur in Chino.

As part of the plan Chino police officers will increase patrols at all schools throughout the school day.

Officers are already familiar with the schools within the city but plan to increase efforts to become more familiar with staff and school layouts.

Patrol officers will also meet with school principals within their patrol areas.

The Police Department already works closely with the Chino Valley Unified School District. Earlier this week letters were sent to every Chino school as well as private schools, reminding school staff about the importance of Chino Notify, the city's mass communication system.

Chino Notify allows the city to send out emergency and community alerts to those who have subscribed.